Kutcher’s character is named Walden Schmidt. She described him as “an Internet billionaire with a broken heart.”

How he’ll be stepping into the main Harper family storyline wasn’t made clear to us. But Tassler did say Kutcher’s entrance would be facilitated by a two-part episode that will play over two weeks.

As for the whole fiasco involving Sheen and CBS, Tassler expertly avoided getting into details. “Our whole focus right now is moving forward,” she said. Yet, just seven months ago, she steadfastly stood by Sheen amidst his load of personal troubles, saying he was a pro at his job on “Men” and acknowledging he had made the company lots of money.

Today, however, she wouldn’t even confirm the buzz that his character of Charlie Harper would be killed off in the first episode of the new season, which premieres Sept. 19.

Though she heaped accolades on former “That ‘70s Show” star Kutcher’s acting abilities, it seemed telling that CBS didn’t bring the new star of the network’s long-running mega-hit to the TCA tour. He isn’t even scheduled to attend tonight’s big CBS party. . .nor are any of the show’s other stars.

Tassler explained the lack of a “Men” session and a Kutcher appearance by saying the show is in production.

Yeah, right, I’ve been in the biz too long not to recognize an attempt at damage control when I see one.